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Cryptantha humilis is a perennial plant in the Borage Family (Boraginaceae).[1] It is commonly called low cryptantha.[1]

Cryptantha humilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Boraginales
Family:	Boraginaceae
Genus:	Cryptantha
Species:	C. humilis
Binomial name
Cryptantha humilis (A.Gray) Payson

Habitat and range

It is found in dry, gravely soils of the sagebrush scrub community, in subalpine forest, and the alpine zone of the United States Sierra Nevada range, up to 11,900 feet (3,600 m).[1]

Growth pattern

It has small, densely leafy stems, giving it a cushion-like appearance, and is relatively low growing, hence the common name.[1]

Leaves and stems

Hairy leaves are spoon shaped.[1]

Inflorescence and fruit.

Inflorescences with 5 lobed, white flowers with a yellow ring inside the upper throat, are and less than 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)wide.[1]

The ovate fruits (nutlets) are more wrinkled than C. nubigena.[1]

References

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